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  2. SGP Picks
  3. Odds
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  6. Player Props
  7. Team News
  8. Lineups
  9. Injuries
  10. Rosters
  11. Standings

NBA Playoffs Betting Preview: Sixers vs Celtics

The No. 7 seed Philadelphia 76ers (45-37, 22-19 away) take on the No. 2 Boston Celtics (56-26, 30-11 at home) in Game 5 of this first-round NBA Playoffs series. Boston leads the series 3-1.

Big Win In Store for Celtics

There are odds of -114 that the Celtics cover the -11.5 line when they clash with the Sixers. We think this is an attractive spread for this prediction where there is plenty of value available.

7 Celtics Victories in Last 10 H2H Battles

Philadelphia 76ers and Boston Celtics clashed on Sunday night, with the Celtics registering a 128-96 victory at Xfinity Mobile Arena.

Payton Pritchard had 32 points for the Celtics, Jayson Tatum registered 30 points and 11 assists, while Jaylen Brown scored 20 points. Joel Embiid recorded 26 points and 10 rebounds for the Sixers, with Tyrese Maxey totaling 22 points and Paul George 16.

Head-to-Head Statistics

In the past 10 H2H meetings, the Celtics have won seven.

NBA Reg. Season W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics logo Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
76ers logo 76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
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Philadelphia 76ers – Last 10 Games

The Sixers have 4 wins and 6 losses in the past 10 games. They are averaging 103.5 points, 42.0 rebounds, 19.8 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.6 blocks while shooting 43.6% from the field and 77.6% from the free-throw line. The opposition have averaged 109.7 points and 47.2 rebounds per matchup.

Tyrese Maxey is averaging 24.9 points, 5.5 assists and 2.9 (36.7%) 3-pointers made, while Andre Drummond averages 7.8 rebounds.

Boston Celtics – Last 10 Games

The Celtics have won 8 and lost 2 of their previous 10 contests. Averaging 118.0 points, 45.8 rebounds, 26.6 assists, 6.7 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.3% from the field and 82.7% from the free-throw line. Their opponents have an average of 104.0 points and 37.4 rebounds.

Jaylen Brown is averaging 21.7 points, with Payton Pritchard making 2.8 (41.2%) 3-pointers per contest. Jayson Tatum has an average of 7.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists.

Confirmed Starting Lineups

Philadelphia 76ers lineup: Tyrese Maxey, Paul George, Kelly Oubre Jr., Joel Embiid, Valdez Edgecombe.

Boston Celtics lineup: Jayson Tatum, Jaylen Brown, Derrick White, Sam Hauser, Neemias Queta.

Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics betting angles, including an expert match prediction, correct score forecast, top player prop bets and a value-focused bet builder.

Game Prediction

Celtics can finish well clear in this NBA showdown and that means we’re going for them against the spread. There is -114 on offer that the favorites are able to cover a -11.5 line.

Injuries are always factored in by the handicappers at Sportsgambler.com. Our basketball picks are also shaped by recent form, with up-to-date NBA stats playing a key role before any selections are locked in.

Key 76ers vs Celtics stats:

  • The -11.5 line has been covered by Celtics in 5 of their last 10 games.

Celtics -11.5 Probability

The top NBA sportsbooks are estimating that there is a 53.2% likelihood of this pick winning. However, our analysts think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Player Prop Picks

Top Pick: Paul George Under 5.5 Rebounds -141 BetMGM logo

Paul George (76ers) hasn't covered the 5.5 rebounds total in 9 of the past 10 games. We can use these stats to our advantage, with odds of -141 that he fails to cover the Player Rebounds line.

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Jaylen Brown Under 4.5 Assists -115 BetMGM logo

Jaylen Brown (Celtics) has recorded Under 4.5 assists in 8 of the past 8 games. He’s not guaranteed to cover the Player Assists line and we’re happy to take this bet which is priced at odds of -115.

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Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Celtics -10.5
Totals Over 214.5
Player Rebounds Paul George Under 5.5

Get in the game with a same game parlay. Our picks are Celtics to cover the -10.5 spread, Over 214.5 on the total and Paul George (76ers) to record Under 5.5 rebounds.

A same game parlay is a fantastic way of cheering on different selections within the same basketball game. You can predict a number of outcomes and get bigger odds than a single bet. The odds can combine to great effect.

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Correct Score Prediction

76ers 76ers logo 103 - 118 Celtics logo Celtics

There are a range of correct score lines to choose from and we’re taking a chance on the Celtics to record a 118-103 victory. There’s a massive return if we get this right.

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Philadelphia 76ers vs Boston Celtics Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Celtics Heavy Favorites to Win

Boston Celtics have short betting odds and they’re overwhelming -455 favorites for this NBA game. This means the sportsbooks give them a 82% chance of winning. The market suggests that Philadelphia 76ers are least likely to win at +350.

10.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 214.5 right now. Basketball bettors regularly enjoy the opportunity to wager on the Totals. If you fancy Over 214.5, this outcome can be backed at -110.

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Betting Lines & Odds
Joel Embiid Favorite to Get Most Points

Joel Embiid is the market leader to land the most baskets. He is priced at -118 to score Over 26.5 points. Alternatively, you can back Under at the same odds.

Player Points
Player Assists
Tyrese Maxey (76ers)
Over 6.5
-114
Under 6.5
-120
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Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-143
Under 6.5
+106
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 4.5
-115
Under 4.5
-118
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Derrick White (Celtics)
Over 4.5
+125
Under 4.5
-175
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Player Rebounds
Jayson Tatum (Celtics)
Over 10.5
+110
Under 10.5
-149
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Joel Embiid (76ers)
Over 8.5
-118
Under 8.5
-118
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Jaylen Brown (Celtics)
Over 6.5
+104
Under 6.5
-141
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Neemias Queta (Celtics)
Over 6.5
-133
Under 6.5
-103
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Micro Betting

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Celtics Have Eight Wins From Past Ten Home Game

The Celtics own a 8-2 mark in their past 10 home games, putting up 114.50 points on average and giving up 104.30.

The Sixers have six wins and four losses in the last 10 games away from home, averaging 115.60 points scored and 114.00 points allowed.

The Sixers defeated the Celtics 111-97 the last time they played at TD Garden. Looking back at the last 10 head-to-head meetings at TD Garden, the Celtics have posted seven victories, while the Sixers have logged three.

Last 10 Games W-L P PF PA O205.5 U205.5
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Home Stats 7-3 217.90 112.20 105.70 9 1
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Away Stats 6-4 224.90 113.00 111.90 9 1
  • W-L = Wins-Losses
  • P = Avg. Points
  • PF = Avg. Points For
  • PA = Avg. Points Against
  • O205.5 = Games Over 205.5 Points
  • U205.5 = Games Under 205.5 Points
Last 5 & H2H
Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Stats
Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Stats
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games
Point Spread
Point Spread
Total Points
Total Points
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team Stats - Avg/Game
Team News

Philadelphia 76ers Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Tyrese Maxey 7 40.51 189 45 27.0 6.4 3.4 3.6 0.7 1.1
Valdez Edgecombe 7 38.13 102 18 14.6 2.6 1.6 7.6 0.4 1.1
Paul George 7 36.3 125 25 17.9 3.6 2.9 4.3 0.4 1.7

Boston Celtics Player Stats & Roster

Player GP MIN TP TA PTS AST 3P REB BLK STL
Jayson Tatum 6 36.35 140 41 23.3 6.8 3.2 10.7 - 1.2
Jaylen Brown 6 34.82 147 19 24.5 3.2 2.3 5.2 0.8 1.0
Derrick White 6 34.27 52 18 8.7 3.0 1.7 2.8 1.2 1.0

Injuries & Suspensions

Philadelphia 76ers Injury Table

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Boston Celtics Injury Table

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Starting Lineups

Boston Celtics logo Boston Celtics Confirmed Lineup
0 Jayson Tatum
7 Jaylen Brown
9 Derrick White
30 Sam Hauser
88 Neemias Queta
Philadelphia 76ers logo Philadelphia 76ers Confirmed Lineup
0 Tyrese Maxey
8 Paul George
9 Kelly Oubre Jr.
21 Joel Embiid
77 Valdez Edgecombe

Previous Philadelphia 76ers Lineups

30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 93-106 76ers
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 113-97 Celtics
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 128-96 76ers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 108-100 76ers
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 111-97 Celtics
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 91-123 Celtics
15 Apr NBA Playoffs
Magic 97-109 76ers
12 Apr NBA
Bucks 106-126 76ers
10 Apr NBA
76ers 105-94 Pacers
09 Apr NBA
76ers 102-113 Rockets

Previous Boston Celtics Lineups

30 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 93-106 76ers
28 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 113-97 Celtics
26 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 128-96 76ers
24 Apr NBA Playoffs
Celtics 108-100 76ers
21 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 111-97 Celtics
19 Apr NBA Playoffs
76ers 91-123 Celtics
12 Apr NBA
Magic 108-113 Celtics
10 Apr NBA
Pelicans 118-144 Celtics
09 Apr NBA
Celtics 106-112 Knicks
07 Apr NBA
Hornets 102-113 Celtics

NBA Regular Season Table Select Season

East Atlantic W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
East Central W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
East Southeast W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
West Northwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
West Pacific W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
West Southwest W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Eastern Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
Western Conference W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
NBA W L PCT PPG OPP PPG DIFF Home Road Div Conf Last 10 Strk
Thunder 64 18 0.78 119 107.9 11.1 34-8 30-10 12-4 41-11 7-3 2L
Spurs 62 20 0.756 119.8 111.5 8.3 32-8 30-12 13-3 36-16 8-2 1L
Pistons 60 22 0.732 117.8 109.6 8.2 32-9 28-13 12-4 39-13 8-2 3W
Celtics 56 26 0.683 114.9 107.2 7.7 30-11 26-15 10-6 36-16 8-2 2W
Nuggets 54 28 0.659 122.1 116.9 5.2 28-13 26-15 11-5 36-16 10-0 12W
Lakers 53 29 0.646 116.3 114.6 1.7 28-13 25-16 10-7 33-19 7-3 3W
Knicks 53 29 0.646 116.5 110.1 6.4 30-10 23-19 14-3 35-17 6-4 1L
Cavaliers 52 30 0.634 119.5 115.4 4.1 27-14 25-16 11-5 33-19 7-3 1W
Rockets 52 30 0.634 115.2 110 5.2 30-11 22-19 10-6 29-23 9-1 1W
Timberwolves 49 33 0.598 118 114.6 3.4 26-15 23-18 9-7 31-21 5-5 2W
Hawks 46 36 0.561 118.5 116 2.5 24-17 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 1L
Raptors 46 36 0.561 114.6 111.8 2.8 24-17 22-19 5-12 33-19 6-4 1W
Magic 45 37 0.549 115.7 115.1 0.6 26-16 19-21 9-8 26-26 7-3 1L
76ers 45 37 0.549 115.9 116.1 -0.2 23-18 22-19 9-7 27-25 6-4 2W
Suns 45 37 0.549 112.6 111.1 1.5 25-16 20-21 10-7 29-23 5-5 1W
Hornets 44 38 0.537 116 111.2 4.8 21-20 23-18 11-5 26-26 6-4 1W
Heat 43 39 0.524 120.9 118.5 2.4 26-15 17-24 10-7 27-25 5-5 2W
Clippers 42 40 0.512 113.8 112.6 1.2 23-18 19-22 10-6 25-27 6-4 1W
Trail Blazers 42 40 0.512 115.5 115.8 -0.3 24-17 18-23 7-9 29-23 7-3 2W
Warriors 37 45 0.451 114.6 115.2 -0.6 22-19 15-26 7-9 24-28 3-7 3L
Bucks 32 50 0.39 110.6 116.8 -6.2 19-22 13-28 9-7 21-31 3-7 1L
Bulls 31 51 0.378 116.3 121.5 -5.2 18-23 13-28 4-12 19-32 2-8 2L
Mavericks 26 56 0.317 114.1 119.6 -5.5 16-25 10-31 4-12 14-37 3-7 1W
Pelicans 26 56 0.317 115.5 120 -4.5 17-24 9-32 7-9 17-34 1-9 2L
Grizzlies 25 57 0.305 114.7 120.7 -6 14-27 11-30 6-10 19-33 1-9 8L
Kings 22 60 0.268 111 121 -10 15-26 7-34 4-12 14-38 3-7 1L
Jazz 22 60 0.268 117.6 126 -8.4 14-27 8-33 1-15 12-40 1-9 1L
Nets 20 62 0.244 105.9 115.9 -10 12-29 8-33 3-13 14-37 3-7 3L
Pacers 19 63 0.232 112.4 120.4 -8 11-30 8-33 4-12 15-37 3-7 2L
Wizards 17 65 0.207 112.9 124.9 -12 11-30 6-35 2-14 11-41 0-10 10L
  • W = Wins
  • L = Losses
  • PCT = Winning Percentage
  • PPG = Points Per Game
  • OPP PPG = Opponent Points Per Game
  • DIFF = Average Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Road = Away Record
  • Div = Division Record
  • Conf = Conference Record
  • Last 10 = Record last 10 games
  • Strk = Current Streak

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